Description
Indulge in the ultimate crowd-pleaser with this Easy Pizza Dip, a warm and cheesy appetizer that brings all the delicious flavors of pizza into a creamy dip. Perfect for potlucks, game days, or cozy family dinners, this dip is incredibly simple to make and sure to impress. Layered with cream cheese, savory Italian sausage, and a rich marinara sauce, it invites endless dipping possibilities with crunchy chips or fresh vegetables. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply craving a comforting snack at home, this Easy Pizza Dip is your go-to recipe for satisfying those pizza cravings.
Ingredients
- 1 (8 oz) cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese (divided)
- 1 lb Italian sausage (casings removed)
- ½ cup diced onion
- 8 oz sliced mushrooms
- 1 (25 oz) jar marinara sauce
- 1 cup mini pepperoni or chopped pepperoni
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the Italian sausage. Add the diced onion and sliced mushrooms; cook until onions are translucent. Drain excess grease.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, and 1 cup of mozzarella until well blended.
- Spread half of the cream cheese mixture in the bottom of the prepared dish. Layer with half of the marinara sauce, half of the sausage mixture, and half of the pepperoni.
- Repeat layers with remaining ingredients, finishing with an additional cup of mozzarella on top.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg